Aalto University
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Doctoral Researcher in Real Estate Economics at Aalto University Aalto University in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
2-year fixed-term doctoral researcher contract with the possibility of extension after a successful midterm review. Starting salary is €3,143/month, increasing as research and studies progress. The project is financed by Kone Oyj, Avain Yhtiöt Oy, Helsingin kaupungin asunnot Oy, Haahtela Oy, OP Kiinteistösijoitus Oy, kaukora Oy, Business Finland, and Aalto University.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Finland
University
Aalto University

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About this position
Aalto University’s School of Engineering, Department of Built Environment, is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher in Real Estate Economics within the Real Estate Research Group in Espoo, Finland.
The position focuses on real estate economics, strategic asset management, and sustainable transition of the housing stock. The doctoral researcher will study profitable transition pathways to extend the technical, functional, and financial lifespans of residential buildings and portfolios. Research topics include building-level transition costs, business and financing models, servitisation, crowdfunding, and digitalization of assets.
The work is part of the UP-STOCK project (Formulating Just Transition Paths for the Housing Stock), a co-research initiative financed by industry partners and Business Finland, with collaboration opportunities across international partner universities and stakeholders.
This is a doctoral opening with a 2-year fixed-term contract and the possibility of extension after a successful midterm review. The starting salary is €3,143/month, increasing as the research and studies progress.
Applicants should hold a master’s degree in a relevant field such as real estate economics, construction economics, business administration and management, building technology, quantity surveying, or property management, with excellent study success. Strong collaboration skills, excellent English writing and presentation skills, and willingness to work with university partners are expected; Finnish is an asset.
Applications must be submitted through Aalto’s recruitment site by 30 October 2026 at 23:59 EET. Email applications are not accepted. Required documents: one-page motivation letter, CV, transcript of study records, and recommendation letters if possible.
Funding details
2-year fixed-term doctoral researcher contract with the possibility of extension after a successful midterm review. Starting salary is €3,143/month, increasing as research and studies progress. The project is financed by Kone Oyj, Avain Yhtiöt Oy, Helsingin kaupungin asunnot Oy, Haahtela Oy, OP Kiinteistösijoitus Oy, kaukora Oy, Business Finland, and Aalto University.
What's required
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as real estate economics, construction economics, business administration and management, building technology, quantity surveying or property management, with excellent study success. Strong collaboration skills for working with company and university partners are required, along with willingness to visit and work on the campus of the university partner as needed. Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are required; Finnish skills are considered an asset.
How to apply
Submit the application through Aalto University’s recruitment site via the Apply now link by 30 October 2026 at 23:59 EET. Email applications will not be considered. Prepare a single PDF containing a one-page motivation letter, CV, transcript of study records, and recommendation letters if possible.
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